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Fragility has become the reality in several countries of the Middle East and North Africa.
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
Background: Refugees are at high risk for communicable diseases due to overcrowding and poor water, sanitation,
Batch water treatment consists of the intermittent use of settling tanks for water clarification, and is a common treatment practice
The December 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia, destroyed drinking water infrastructure, placing over 500,000 displaced persons at